All Obituaries

Wagner, Amanda Patricia– Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22nd, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital in her 49th year. Awesome mother of Austin and Ethan Force. Loving sister of Melissa Wagner. Cherished aunt of Deacon, Olivia, and Willow. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of Amanda’s life will be held at a later date.  If desired, memorial contributions to Angel Hair for Kids would be appreciated and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home....

POWELL, Hazel Grace (Webber) – Hazel suffered a stroke and passed away shortly after on April 21, 2021. Beloved mother of Sharon Burritt (Royal), Kent Powell (Mary), and Sheila Powell (David Tweddell). Hazel loved her grandchildren with all of her heart - Zach Powell, Drew and Brooklyn Burritt and Alec and Sophie Tweddell. She is predeceased by her sister Diana Beacham and her twin brother Harvey Webber. She was a dear aunt to Warren, Scott, Mark, Kerry and Steve. Hazel devoted her...

BRUGGEMAN, Francisus “Frank” Antonius – Passed away peacefully at his home with the love of his wife by his side on Monday April 19th, 2021. Frank was in his 67th year. Loved husband of Gail Bruggeman (Nee Maloney). Cherished father of Brittany Bruggeman. Frank leaves behind his brothers Andy (Lorna) Bruggeman, David (Cynthia) Bruggeman, Roger (Deb) Bruggeman and sister Ann (Mat) Aarts. Cremation has taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Woodstock Hospital...

Blais, Patricia Sue – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in her 77th year. Cherished common-law spouse of Ken Day. Devoted mother of Scott (Sherrie Goodwin) Pearson. Cherished grandmother of Shayla Pearson, Jade Pearson, and Tylor Pearson. Dear sister of Grant (late Betty) Thompson. Patricia was a member of Westminster United Church, Thamesford. Patricia loved sports, particularly baseball; The Cleveland Browns will mourn the loss of one of...

Pierce, Stephen Douglas – Passed away suddenly of natural causes at his residence on Tuesday, April 13th 2021, in his 58th year. Cherished son of the late Allan Pierce (1975) and the late Joyce Pierce (2020). Dear brother of Patricia (Larry Fisher) Underhill, Shirley (Wayne) Shaw and the late Linda Searles (1999). Beloved uncle of Tim (Louise) Cromwell, Kevin Shaw, Scott McGinnis, Jennifer (Shawn) McGinnis-Wattie, Charles “Mike” Underhill, and Melissa (Ryan Verey)...

CRIPPS, Anne Frances (nee Smith) - Passed away peacefully at the Chartwell London Long Term Care Residence, on Tuesday, April 12th, 2021. Born in Cheshire England. Beloved wife of the late Charles Frederick Cripps (1990). Loved mother to David (Valerie) Price, Margaret-Anne (Mark Norrish) Cripps, Jo-Anne (Ron) Anderson, John (Miracle) Cripps, and Robert (Jenn Mills) Cripps. Loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren. Anne will deeply be missed by Lisa (Paul) Bruinsma mother to granddaughters...

Preston, Kathy Jean – Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the University Hospital, London, in her 65th year. Beloved Wife of Bob Preston for 35 years. Cherished mother of Stuart (Haley) Preston and Jon Preston. Dear sister of Bob (late Mary) Wilson, Murray (late Sheila) Wilson, Diane (John) Young and Marlene (late George) Polley. Lovingly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Kathy’s caring nature for her patients and co-workers was...

Somers, Iva Atley "Ivor" - Passed away peacefully on Monday, April 12th, 2021 at the Woodstock Hospital at the age of 92. Beloved husband of the late Barbara Somers. Cherished father of Mark (Carol) Somers and John (Judy) Somers. Loved grandfather of Jason, Trevor, Ashley, Amy, Andrew, Alexander, Jason and Michael. Proud great grandfather of five. Predeceased by his daughter Teresa "Terri" (late McCoy) Harrison and his 6 brothers and 2 sisters. In honour of Ivor's...

RINN, Gladys Edith (Shier) - Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll, on Thursday, April 8th, 2021, in her 105th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Rinn (1984). Loved mother of Cheryl (Al) Lockhart and Marie (Dr. David) Peden. Cherished grandmother of Andrea (Jason) Wright, Mark (Ashley) Hominick, Susan (Alec) Lockhart and Kate Lockhart. Proud Great Grandma to Allison Wright, Rachel Wright, Leah Lockhart, Gavin Lockhart, Raeya Hominick and Lainey...